Cristiano Ronaldo Could Break or Extend These Records at Euro 2024

As Cristiano Ronaldo approaches the age of 40, his presence in Europe’s top leagues has diminished, leading to less frequent discussions about his prowess. However, Ronaldo remains a formidable player, and his performance this season, which he considers one of his best, suggests he is far from being written off. With Euro 2024 on the horizon, Ronaldo has numerous records he could break or extend in Germany.

International Appearances and Euro Matches

Ronaldo currently holds the record for the most international matches, with 206 caps for Portugal. At the European Championships, he also leads the list of most matches played. Remarkably, he is the only player to have participated in five Euros and has the potential to extend this record to six in the upcoming tournament. Although Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas has also been part of five Euro squads, he didn’t play in two of those tournaments.

Ronaldo has appeared in at least six more Euro matches than any other player. His teammate Pepe, who shares second place with 19 international matches, could become the second Portuguese player to surpass the 20-match mark at the Euros.

Pepe, at 41, also has the chance to become the oldest player ever to feature in a European Championship match. Alongside former Real Madrid teammates Ronaldo and Luka Modric, Pepe could also vie for the title of the oldest goalscorer in the tournament’s history.

Overall, Ronaldo has secured 12 wins at the Euros, a record unmatched by any other player.

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Players with the Most Matches at the Euros:

• 25: Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
• 19: João Moutinho (Portugal), Pepe (Portugal)
• 18: Leonardo Bonucci (Italy), Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany)
• 17: Gianluigi Buffon (Italy), Giorgio Chiellini (Italy)

The King of Goals

Ronaldo is the top scorer in Euro history, with a total of 14 goals. The next highest on the list has only nine goals. Among players participating in Euro 2024, Antoine Griezmann is closest, with seven goals, while Romelu Lukaku and Álvaro Morata each have six.

Ronaldo also leads in Euro qualification goals, boasting 41 goals. Notably, he has scored at least three goals in each of the last three Euros, a feat no other player has achieved. He is also the only player to have been named Man of the Match six times at the tournament.

One of Ronaldo’s specialties is his heading ability, making him the only player to have scored five headed goals at the Euros. Additionally, he holds the record for the most Euro matches in which he has scored at least once (10) or twice (4). Ronaldo has also taken the most penalties during regular play at the Euros, with three.

With 128 international goals, Ronaldo is the all-time top scorer, leading by a margin of 20 goals over the second-placed Ali Daei of Iran. Ronaldo is the first player to score in 10, 11, and 12 consecutive international tournaments and has the potential to extend this streak to 13 at Euro 2024.

Ronaldo has scored against 47 different countries, more than any other player. He could expand this record further against Turkey and Georgia, who are in Portugal’s pool and are yet to be added to his list of victims.

Due to his long career at the top level, Ronaldo also holds the record for the longest gap between two goals at the Euros: 17 years and 15 days. Additionally, he needs one more assist to match Czech player Karel Poborsky’s record. Ronaldo has provided seven decisive passes at the Euros and is the only player to have registered an assist in four different European Championships.

An Overview of the Records Ronaldo Can Extend in Germany:

• Most Euros played (5)
• Most international games (206)
• Most international goals (128)
• Most Euro matches (25)
• Most Euro goals (14)
• Most Euro wins (12)
• Most final tournaments in a row with a goal scored (12)
• Most different countries scored against (47)
• Most Euros with at least five goals (5)
• Most Euros with at least four goals (4)
• Most Euros with at least three goals (3)
• Most often named Man of the Match at the Euros (6)
• Most headed goals at the Euros (5)
• Most Euro matches with a goal (10)
• Most Euro matches with at least two goals (4)
• Player with the longest gap between two Euro goals (17 years)
• Most penalties scored in regular playing time at the Euros (3)
• Most Euros with an assist (4)

Records Ronaldo Can Match or Break in Germany:

• Most assists at the Euros (needs 1 more)
• Oldest goalscorer at the Euros

With Euro 2024 approaching, Cristiano Ronaldo stands on the brink of further solidifying his legendary status in football history. His potential to break or extend these records adds an exciting narrative to the tournament, making it a must-watch for football fans worldwide.